House with a pool for sale near Strasbourg: what to look at

A house with a pool for sale near Strasbourg is often the dream of those who want to keep the city within reach. But not all pools are equal, and a nice photo says nothing about upkeep or real use. Here is what to look at before buying, and where to search around Strasbourg.

Where to search around Strasbourg

• The south, towards Obernai and the wine route: lively towns, hillsides, views over the plain and the Vosges.
• The west, towards the Kochersberg: countryside twenty minutes from the city.
• The north: quiet villages, more affordable.

The pool itself

1. The type: shell, concrete, liner, infinity, with or without a cover.
2. The size: a 10 to 12-metre pool lets you swim; a small pool is mostly for cooling off.
3. The orientation: afternoon sun matters more than the view.
4. Safety: a cover, alarm or fence is compulsory in France for an in-ground pool.
5. The age of the equipment: filtration, heating, water treatment.

Around the pool

A pool is lived with what surrounds it: a large enough terrace, shade, a summer kitchen, a pool house. That whole, more than the pool itself, often makes the value.

An example: the Villa du Mont National in Obernai

Around thirty kilometres from Strasbourg, on the heights of Obernai, the Villa du Mont National has a 12-metre infinity pool, facing a covered summer kitchen with a tarte flambée oven. Upstairs, a 150 m² terrace holds a five-seat hot tub. The house is 360 m² on a 1,750 m² plot, with 5 bedrooms, a sauna and a gym. It is for sale with the agency Christelle Clauss Immobilier, price on request. Read the full tour of the villa.

See before you visit

A drone video shows in a few seconds what ten photos do not: where the pool sits in relation to the house, the sun and the neighbours. Watch the villa's film and read our article on the 360° drone shot.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a pool raise the price of a house?

In an upmarket house, it is almost expected. It adds most value when it is well integrated and well kept.

Is an infinity pool harder to maintain?

It needs a plant room and a balance tank, but upkeep stays close to a standard pool.